There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

Call.Click.Connect., the City’s online customer service system, allows customers to submit service requests, report problems, search for information, or find the right contact to call for various issues and topics of interest.

Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

Vice and Narcotics Section

The Vice and Narcotics Section is commanded by a Lieutenant who reports to the Investigations Division Commander. The Section consists of a Narcotics Unit, Vice Unit, Intelligence Unit and several detectives assigned to various Federal Task Forces.

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The mission of the Vice and Narcotics Section is the suppression of vice, organized crime and narcotics related activities within the City. This is accomplished by:

Creating a negative financial impact on individuals or businesses which engage in illegal vice and narcotic activities.

Gathering and developing intelligence information so that operational strategies can be created to address these illegal activities.

Conducting investigations, making arrests and preparing cases for the successful prosecution of those arrested.

Ensuring all federal, state and City laws are uniformly enforced.

Narcotics Unit (Also includes the Vice and Intelligence units)

The Narcotics Unit is responsible for conducting investigations designed to target and deter middle and upper level drug and vice operations within the City. Several members have cross-jurisdictional authority to combat drug and vice operations at a federal level. Drug operations consist of covert surveillance, Intelligence gathering, use of informants and the preparation and execution of search warrants. Prescription fraud investigations are also conducted by this Unit.

Contact Number

If you wish to contact the Vice and Narcotics Section to provide information regarding narcotics or prostitution related activities, please call 703.746.6277 and ask to speak with a Section supervisor.

What Parents Should Know

It doesn’t matter how well behaved your child is or where you live, your child can be exposed to any number of illicit drugs which have manifested themselves within our society. How can parents assist their children in combating the temptations and peer pressure they face to become a part of this drug culture? Below are a few suggestions:

Become educated about the drug problem, learn about the terminology and the effects of illegal drugs.

Watch for changes in your child’s behavior. Have there been changes in your child’s sleep patterns? Has your child’s appetite changed significantly? Has their attitude changed for no apparent reason?

Is your child spending more money with nothing to show for it? Or are expensive items showing up in your child’s room without apparent expenditure?

Know who your child is hanging around. Are old friends no longer in the mix and in their place are friends you have never met? Are questions you ask being met with vague and evasive answers?

Hug your kids when they get home. In addition to letting them know you love them and care for them, this simple act gives you the opportunity to detect many problems. Smoke, alcohol, and chemicals all leave trace odors on clothing and in hair.

Are prescription drugs missing or disappearing?

Watch your child’s total behavioral patterns, some of these patterns can be explained by the natural growth process, however, taken in combination they could signal potential drug problems.

REMEMBER!!! There are no safe drugs. All drugs, including tobacco, liquor, prescription drugs and even herbals have a potential for abuse.

How Can I Help Combat Illegal Drugs

Pay attention to what is occurring in and around your neighborhood.

Is there any unusually heavy foot traffic in and out of a house, apartment or parking lot. Drug traffic usually involves stays of short duration, typically a drug deal is conducted in a matter of seconds.

Do you notice unusual exchanges between people? Nervous exchanges of small items or money may be indicative of a drug transaction.

Are there numerous exchanges taking place through a car window or residence window?

Have you noticed regular, quick meetings taking place between the same people at the same location?

What Do I Do If I Notice Suspicious Narcotics Related Activity?

If you observe suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Vice and Narcotics Office at 703.746.6277 and ask to speak with a supervisor. Be prepared to supply the following information regarding the activity: Under no circumstances should you place yourself in danger to obtain this information.

Exact location of the activity.

Time of heaviest activity

Describe the individuals involved. Include the race, approximate age, sex, height, weight, how they are dressed, hair style and any names or visible marks.
Type of drug being sold, if known.

The more information you can supply safely, the easier it will be to address the problem.

Asset Forfeiture and Seizure

Virginia State and federal laws provide the Police Department with the authority to seize certain property that has been used in the commission of specific misdemeanor and felony crimes, including narcotics and prostitution related offenses. This property may then be forfeited by the owner after a court hearing is held.

What Do I Do If My Property Has Been Seized?

If your property has been seized, contact the Vice and Narcotics Office at 703.746.6277 and ask to speak with a supervisor. When you speak with the supervisor, please ensure you have the following information:

Name of the person arrested who was in control of your property.

Description of your property.

Proof of ownership for the property.

The Police Department is willing to assist you in retrieving your property, if this is possible. Please understand that there is a civil process that must be adhered to when seizing property. If you have questions regarding this civil process, please contact the Asset Forfeiture Officer at the Commonwealths Attorney’s Office at 703.838.4100.

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Prescription Fraud

How DO I Know If I Witness A Prescription Fraud or Am The Victim Of A Prescription Fraud?

A person commits a prescription fraud if they:

Forge a prescription or increase the prescribed quantity of a dangerous drug in a prescription.

Issue a prescription bearing a forged or fictitious signature.

Obtain, or attempt to obtain, a prescription drug by using a forged, fictitious or altered prescription.

Obtain, or attempt to obtain, a prescription drug by means of a fraudulent telephone call; or

Possess a dangerous prescription drug obtained by a forged, fictitious or altered prescription or by means of a fraudulent telephone call.

If you want to report a prescription fraud, telephone the Vice and Narcotics Office at 703.746.6277and ask to speak with a supervisor. Be prepared to supply the following information: